This week on 26-29 May 2025, UNDP, UNITAR, UNOSAT and the PNG National Disaster Centre are facilitating a training on the use of Geospatial Information Technology for disaster risk reduction for key stakeholders in Papua New Guinea’s humanitarian sector. UNDP stated that Papua New Guinea is prone to frequent natural hazards, such as floods, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. “These risks are intensified by complex geography, climate-related vulnerabilities, and limited access to timely warnings and spatial risk data, particularly in remote and coastal communities. The four-day training will aim to develop national capacity in the use of geospatial technologies to improve…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
Parliament today has established a Special Parliamentary Committee for Child and Youth Wellbeing. Member for Government Business and Internal Security Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr moved that the question be put to establish the committee and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Koni Iguan moved the motion, where the entire house was in favor. Minister Tsiamalili Jnr said that PNG has made important legal and policy commitments to uphold the rights of children, including through the constitution “The Lukautim Pikini Act of 2015” and its rectification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Children. “Yet despite these frameworks children across PNG continue…
Local civil construction firm Global Constructions Limited has been awarded the Land component of Kimbe Port upgrade project in West New Britain province. PNG Ports Limited said that the project is worth approximately K80million, Global Construction will deliver critical infrastructure upgrades to enhance Kimbe Port’s safety, productivity and resilience to climate and disaster risks. “The land package works includes pavement reconstruction, drainage repairs, line marking, utility upgrades and installation of firefighting and terminal lighting systems. Building works cover the refurbishment of key facilities including the port office, passenger terminal (kiosk and restrooms), stevedores’ amenities and the cargo shed. Present for…
Air Niugini’s first brand new A220, dubbed the “People’s Balus”, has now entered final assembly at the Airbus Canada factory at Mirabel, Montreal. Air Niugini said that the aircraft is planned for delivery to Port Moresby in September coinciding with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. “Air Niugini will be the 25th airline to operate the state-of-the-art A220, with over 900 of these latest technology jets having been ordered by 24 other airlines around the world, of which over 400 are already in operation. Air Niugini’s eleven brand- new A220s will come in two variants – three A220-300 series…
Alluvial Mining industry in Papua New Guinea (PNG) should be a restricted business. This was raised by the Provincial Member for Northern province, Gary Juffa in Parliament this morning, stating that Alluvial Mining is a restricted business and only Nationals should participate in it; however, recently there has been an increase in the number of foreigners participating in this industry. “There is a lot of foreigners taking part in this business that is restricted for nationals and these foreigners are using big machinery to mine and this has caused a lot of issues in the community between the locals and…
The Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL), the Department of Transport (DoT), and with technical support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), today hosted the inaugural Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting for the Public Investment Management (PIM) Project. Senior officials present at the event included DAL Deputy Secretary for Policy and Corporate Services, Mr. Frank Daink, and DoT Deputy Secretary for Planning, Budget, and Implementation, Mr. Philip Habon. In his opening remarks, DNPM Deputy Secretary for Programming and Monitoring, Mr. Roger Kara, acknowledged JICA’s support and noted the…
TE PNG Limited officially opened its new showroom at Gabaka Street in Port Moresby yesterday. Chief Executive Officer Robbie Huxley said 2025 marks 70 years of TE PNG operations in Papua New Guinea, and they are very proud of it as they opened their new showroom for their clients. “TE (PNG) is a unique and diverse company with years of experience in six key areas – communications, hospitality equipment, information technology, broadcast and professional audio, electrical & hardware, and security systems – all under one roof. Established in 1955 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, we are proud to be…
The first Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Public Investment Management Project in Papua New Guinea (PNG) aims to review the progress of the implementation of the project undertaken from December 2024 to May 2025 and to discuss a way forward. JICA stated that the JCC includes reviewing the Project Design Matrix (PDM) or logical framework and the plan of operation (PO) modified in line with findings or the baseline survey and reviewing the progress of the presentation of sector-wide approach in the agriculture and transport sectors for the 2026 budget formulation and monitoring. “The…
Two students sponsored through the Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) Education Subsidy Program, were awarded Council Medals for their outstanding academic excellence during the 57th Graduation ceremony of the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in April. Joel Iamo, graduated with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Merit and attained Upper Second-Class Honours. He was sponsored through Gas Resources Plant Site Limited. Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Iamo stated, “The sponsorship was a game changer for me. It lifted a huge financial burden and allowed me to focus entirely on my studies. Receiving the Council Medal is an honour I share…
After two decades of dedicated service to the Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC), long-time employee Arua Kwariwai bid farewell to MRDC staff and management. MRDC Managing Director Mr. Augustine Mano paid tribute to Arua, thanking him for his long and dedicated service to the company. “Arua has been part of the journey, the evolution and growth of MRDC. As part of the finance/accounts team, he has seen the change, from paper to the digital age. “We have been privileged to have him as a member of our team. Now that he has called time on a wonderful career, we wish…